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2020 Telecommunications in new developments policy

This document sets out the Australian Government’s policy on the provision of telecommunications in new developments. It replaces the Telecommunications Infrastructure in New Developments (TIND) policy that took effect on 1 March 2015. This policy takes effect on 1 September 2020 and applies to the provision of telecommunications infrastructure in all developments, including historic and future developments.